Ion channel disorders, or channelopathies, are a group of conditions that involve dysfunctions in ion channels—integral membrane proteins regulating the flow of ions across cellular membranes. In skeletal muscle, these disorders variably produce myotonia (delayed relaxation of muscles after contraction), paramyotonia (worsening of muscle relaxation with repeated activity), weakness, or muscle hypertrophy.

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